Table 2 Survey items on older women’s perspectives around mammography screening and decision-making (n= 52)
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Perceived mammogram frequency | |
Once a year | 33 (63.5) |
Every 2 years | 6 (11.5) |
Every 3 years/as needed/other | 13 (25.0) |
Years of screening (mean, SD) | 30.7 (8.1) |
If I get a mammogram and nothing is found, I do not worry as much about breast cancer. | |
Agree or strongly agree | 34 (68.0) |
Disagree or strongly disagree | 16 (32.0) |
Having a mammogram will help me find breast lumps early. | |
Agree or strongly agree | 49 (98.0) 1 (2.0) |
Disagree or strongly disagree | |
If I find a lump through a mammogram, my treatment for breast cancer may not be as bad. | |
Agree or strongly agree | 35 (71.4) |
Disagree or strongly disagree | 14 (28.6) |
Having a mammogram will decrease my chances of dying from breast cancer. | |
Agree or strongly agree | 43 (87.8) |
Disagree or strongly disagree | 6 (12.2) |
Worry about breast cancer | |
Rarely or never | 39 (79.6) |
Sometimes | 7 (14.3) |
Often/all the time | 3 (6.1) |
Perceived breast cancer seriousness* | 8.5 (2.3) |
Important to have a yearly mammogram. | |
Agree or strongly agree | 41 (87.2) |
Disagree or strongly disagree | 6 (12.8) |
Provider recommended mammogram | |
Yes | 42 (80.8) |
No | 9 (5.8) |
Ever told by the provider to stop mammograms | |
Yes | 7 (13.5) |
No | 45 (86.5) |
Doctor decides when I should get screened for health problems. | |
Agree | 42 (80.8) |
Disagree | 5 (9.6) |
Spoke with family about stopping mammograms | |
Yes | 6 (11.5) |
No | 46 (88.5) |
Spoke with a friend about stopping mammograms | |
Yes | 6 (11.8) |
No | 45 (88.2) |
Family members decide when I should be screened for health problems. | |
Agree | 10 (19.2) |
Disagree | 37 (71.2) |
Number of family members that consult before making health decisions at least once in a while. | |
None | 10 (19.2) |
One | 11 (21.2) |
Two | 15 (28.8) |
Three | 7 (13.5) |
Four or more | 9 (17.3) |
Consult a close friend, neighbor, or caregiver before making health decisions | |
None | 32 (61.5) |
One | 16 (30.8) |
2 or more | 4 (7.7) |
Received a reminder in the past year (e.g., letter, call, email) | |
Yes | 41 (78.8) |
No | 11 (21.2) |